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Powder King Mountain Resort, British Columbia, is still for sale. Its asking price has been slashed by C$2.35 million (US$1.64 million) to C$5.9 million (US$4.12 million). This significant reduction comes after resolving a complex ownership dispute stemming from the untimely death of former co-owner James Christopher Salisbury in April 2022.
The sale includes a 50-room hostel-style hotel, pub, dining room, staff accommodations, and ski facilities. The adjacent Azouzetta Lake Resort, featuring cabins, campsites, a gas station, a store, and a cafe, is also part of the deal. According to Vancouver is Awesome, the reduced price tag makes all this comparable to a six-bedroom house in Vancouver.
The resort’s future previously hinged on unsigned wills left by Salisbury. On November 6, 2023, the British Columbia Supreme Court validated these documents, granting full ownership to his widow, Heidi Robyn Salisbury, paving the way for the current sale offering.
Powder King Mountain Resort is a ski area in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia’s Northeastern Interior. The resort boasts 925 acres (374 hectares) of skiable terrain and receives an impressive average annual snowfall of 492 inches (41 feet or 12.5 meters), ranking first in Canada and fourth in North America. It features 37 runs, with a mix of beginner (37%), intermediate (38%), and advanced (25%) trails. The resort is serviced by three lifts: a triple chairlift, a T-bar, and a rope tow. Powder King has a vertical drop of 2,100 feet (640 meters), with a base elevation of 3,000 feet (914 meters) and a summit elevation of 5,500 feet (1,676 meters). The mountain is known for its abundant powder and uncrowded slopes, making it a hidden gem for powder enthusiasts.
